Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat, Thiruppathur
Olugamangalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruppathur Panchayat Union and Sivaganga District Panchayat. Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Mahibalanapatti, Olugumangalam, and Thekkur (Athikkadu). It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mahibalanapatti |
| 2 | Olugumangalam |
| 3 | Thekkur (Athikkadu) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Thiruppathur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sivaganga District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat located?
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruppathur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat: Mahibalanapatti, Olugumangalam, and Thekkur (Athikkadu).
Which Panchayat Union does Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat comes under Thiruppathur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sivaganga district.
Which District Panchayat does Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Sivaganga District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thiruppathur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Sivaganga District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat?
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat do?
Olugamangalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.